After a Death in Forest of Dean District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Forest of Dean District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Forest of Dean District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Forest of Dean District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Central England Co-operative

0.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Justin's cheerful and positive approach really helped with what might have been a difficult day. Despite the heavy snowfall everything went off perfectly.” — Michael K.

“What an amazing group of people. Professional but also friendly, caring, respectful and very down to earth. If I could rate more than 5 stars I absolutely would.” — Toni T.

2. Gordon Blake Funeral Director

0.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

3. Collier and Brain Ltd

1.8 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Robin was available at all times of day and night, always quick to respond, nothing was too much trouble, the service provided was thoughtful and highly professional. Robin's calm guidance helped us through.” — Kim Z.

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4. Ernest Heal and Sons

4.9 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
David Heal David Heal David Heal Ernest Heal

Meet David, David, David +12

“The headstone has exceeded our expectations. Thank you to Aiden for keeping me updated on the headstone journey. My whole experience was 10/10.” — sam w.

“The team delivered craftsmanship of the highest quality on time despite adverse weather conditions, all while demonstrating considerable patience while we agreed on words for the epitaph. Thank you for providing a perfectly fitting memorial for two much loved grandparents.” — Grantley M.

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5. Abbotsfield & Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors

6.8 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
Jacqui Williams

Meet Diane, Jacqui, Jess

“Such caring professional staff when you need them most. Thankyou for your service.” — Joy G.

“Jess in particular needs to be singled out for praise.” — James M.

6. Gordon Blake Funeral Director

7.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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7. Philip Blatchly and Son

7.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional service highly recommend” — Lee B.

“Very professional service highly recommend” — Lee B.

8. Smiths Funeral Services Limited

8.0 miles away

3.6
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Smiths estate agents were professional kind and very helpful. We cannot thank Natalie enough for helping in our search. Thankyou . Highly recommend” — Julia V.

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9. Smiths Funeral Service

8.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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10. David Stockwell and Co

9.3 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Send mum off very well — she looked good with her new dress on. Thank you very much.” — shaun l.

“Our bearers took care of us and were with us every step to ensure we were ok as the family bore mum. Chapel visits with mum presented beautifully and as we remembered and will remember her — everything tailored to our requests.” — John C.

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11. Ernest Heal and Sons

9.5 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Neil Williams Neil Williams Paul Heal Paul Heal

Meet Neil, Neil, Paul +1

“The headstone has been fitted and it's exceeded our expectations. My whole experience was 10/10.” — sam w.

“The team delivered craftsmanship of the highest quality on time despite adverse weather conditions, all while demonstrating considerable patience while we agreed on words for the epitaph. We hold the whole team in such high regard.” — Grantley M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

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    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

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    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

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